Can you name a Band/Artist That has recorded a Lesser Known Song, For example tucked away on a album that is better than the more well known songs?.

I would post a link but I don't know how

"Something" by the Beatles. Its a George Harrison song on one of their later albums called Abbey Road and although not well known like some of their classics its a very good song.

Snowed Under (Keane - ‘Hopes and Fears’)

Bonus track!

Fab!

https://youtu.be/MR8NCEIxWnE



And….


Witch in the Ditch (Erasure - ‘The Innocents’)

https://youtu.be/MJqHzQJXuD4

Oasis - Sunday Morning Call

Two out of three ain't bad ... Meatloaf


https://youtu.be/k5hWWe-ts2s

I am a massive Beatles fan and one of my favourite songs of theirs is For No One from the Revolver album. A haunting McArtney melody with a french horn solo played by Alan Civil. A beautiful song.

Vino blanco wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:23 pm

I am a massive Beatles fan and one of my favourite songs of theirs is For No One from the Revolver album. A haunting McArtney melody with a french horn solo played by Alan Civil. A beautiful song.

If you've never listened to "Something" give it a play as I think you'll like it

"Shine on you crazy diamond" ... Pink Floyd a tribute to Syd Barrett

https://youtu.be/cWGE9Gi0bB0

The Prettiest Star, by David Bowie. A gem from Aladdin Sane.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WydpCvIQWWw

"Child in Time" ... Deep Purple

https://youtu.be/OorZcOzNcgE

https://youtu.be/tk6bnmVRbhw Fine Young Cannibals, I'm not the man I used to be.

Marvin Gaye - Abraham, Martin & John

Marvin Gaye - Abraham, Martin & John
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=6XN6hePGMI8

Edit to include song link

I’m not sure any Beatles track can be regarded as lesser known but love “In My Life”.

Led Zep..”Thank You” off Led Zep2 is another particular favourite that goes under the radar.

A young Russian Electronic Violinist played this on a Rhine River Cruise a couple of years ago and it sent the hairs on the back of my neck into a frenzy ...

Led Zep ... "Kashmir"

https://youtu.be/sfR_HWMzgyc

Thick as Thieves by The Jam off the Setting Sons album best known for Eton Rifles
Near Wild Heaven by REM off Out of Time ..best known for Losing My Religion and Shiny Happy f*****g People
Bobby Jean by Bruce Springsteen off Born in the USA..best known for the title track, I'm on Fire and Dancing in the Dark
and many, many more

Middle-agedClaret wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:27 pm

The Prettiest Star, by David Bowie. A gem from Aladdin Sane.

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=WydpCvIQWWw

I don’t think of it as lesser known, probably because it’s my favourite Bowie album.

But from the same album I’d like to offer Time

https://youtu.be/MQSZR3NSqm8

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:06 pm

"Something" by the Beatles. Its a George Harrison song on one of their later albums called Abbey Road and although not well known like some of their classics its a very good song.

Been covered by a hell of a lot of artists but a lovely song

Rain -The Beatles. B Side somewhere along the lines. Superb song.

PadihamThickNeck wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:14 pm

Oasis - Sunday Morning Call

That’s a shite album. Little James . Should have pulled the plug then.

What a good Thread, Some decent Music!.

Blonde- Shayla

https://youtu.be/mYOEMC01PMY

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:06 pm

"Something" by the Beatles. Its a George Harrison song on one of their later albums called Abbey Road and although not well known like some of their classics its a very good song.

A very well known song!

Also released as a single. Got to 4 here and topped US and elsewhere.

IanMcL wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:35 pm

A very well known song!

Also released as a single. Got to 4 here and topped US and elsewhere.

It’s certainly one of their lesser known songs compared to others though

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:42 pm

It’s certainly one of their lesser known songs compared to others though

Actually just listened to it, thought it was something else. Yeah it’s fairly popular

I was only messing about. If you want a really obscure Beatles song try "Working Class Hero". Think it was the B-side to "Penny Lane"

"Butterfly Collector"
A Jam B side.

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:52 pm

I was only messing about. If you want a really obscure Beatles song try "Working Class Hero". Think it was the B-side to "Penny Lane"

Working Class Hero was a Lennon/ Yoko Ono release

I got to the age of 55 without ever hearing or even knowing about Eno’s Ambient 1 Music for Airports. My kid introduced me to all that ambient and slow stuff.

I think others would like it if you don’t know it and like something chill.

This only got to number 40 in the charts but 15000 other bands think that's not bad:

Chord change perfection:

https://youtu.be/Nn3aUVkakVY

Ska 1964 beat.

Joe Cocker-Let The Healing Begin.

Vino blanco wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 7:23 pm

I am a massive Beatles fan and one of my favourite songs of theirs is For No One from the Revolver album. A haunting McArtney melody with a french horn solo played by Alan Civil. A beautiful song.

I love that song! “ a love that should have lasted years”


Also for whom the bell tolls by the bee gees

CharlieinNewMexico wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 10:04 pm

I got to the age of 55 without ever hearing or even knowing about Eno’s Ambient 1 Music for Airports. My kid introduced me to all that ambient and slow stuff.

I think others would like it if you don’t know it and like something chill.

"Who coined the phrase Modern Ambient Music" was in my crossword the other day ... hadn't a clue till I got the B???N 1st word and 2nd word ??O ... So I googled it and listened to some yesterday

Jigsaw Puzzle Blues - B side of Albatross - Fleetwood Mac.

Sparks-Those Mysteries

https://youtu.be/YxgS57hum3E

The Whole Of The Law from the eponymous debut album by The Only Ones (which also includes their most well known song Another Girl, Another Planet).

There's a track on David Bowie's best of album called "The Man Who Sold the Earth". I only heard of it cos one of the 90s American grunge bands covered it but if you like songs like "Rebel, Rebel" and "Starman" give it a listen

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:13 pm

There's a track on David Bowie's best of album called "The Man Who Sold the Earth". I only heard of it cos one of the 90s American grunge bands covered it but if you like songs like "Rebel, Rebel" and "Starman" give it a listen

Nirvana, DA.

Bengali in platforms - viva hate.

https://youtu.be/-hkCKN1xCLQ

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:13 pm

There's a track on David Bowie's best of album called "The Man Who Sold the Earth". I only heard of it cos one of the 90s American grunge bands covered it but if you like songs like "Rebel, Rebel" and "Starman" give it a listen

That riff at the beginning. Always in your head for days!

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:13 pm

There's a track on David Bowie's best of album called "The Man Who Sold the Earth". I only heard of it cos one of the 90s American grunge bands covered it but if you like songs like "Rebel, Rebel" and "Starman" give it a listen

Also covered by Cilla Black

My personal favourite lesser known Beatles song is Things We Said Today.
Hauntingly beautiful song, always seems out of place in amongst their earlier stuff.

Set my baby free by Ian Brown.

https://youtu.be/5TQc7kjZQjQ

Tucked away on the album , Golden Greats.

Fine song.

Dyched wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:20 pm

Rain -The Beatles. B Side somewhere along the lines. Superb song.

Flip side to paper back writer. One of their best in my opinion.

Oasis made a career out of covering it!!!


https://youtu.be/_5UlGP6cPqI

Did you know wrong, Sex pistols.

Bside to God Save the Queen.

https://youtu.be/m8wL_dNATww

Small Faces meets Quo ....

Is there a “beamish” moment going on here that I don’t know about?

“The man who sold the world” by Bowie, and it was covered by LuLu not Cilla, wasn’t it?

Anyway, 11:59 and hanging on the telephone from Blondies parallel lines album…. Best known for heart of glass and Sunday girl.

Out in the street and point blank from Springsteen’s the river, better known for the title track and hungry heart.

Wait and see from Stiff little fingers album nobody’s heroes, better known for the title track and tin soldiers.

I’m not sure how lesser known it is but Queen - Lap of the Gods

I’m going for two Bowie songs. I was never really a fan but knew all the hits and one or two others. I was introduced to these by my wife who is a big fan. Bewlay Brothers and Five Years. I know Bowie fans will know them well but going off the fact that I hadn’t Noticed them before I’m assuming others may not have too.
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=r8IGkLWmf4E
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2ObjtVdsV3I

Devils_Advocate wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 11:13 pm

There's a track on David Bowie's best of album called "The Man Who Sold the Earth". I only heard of it cos one of the 90s American grunge bands covered it but if you like songs like "Rebel, Rebel" and "Starman" give it a listen

Lulu had a hit with Bowies "The man who sold the world"

Burnley1989 wrote: ↑

Thu Sep 02, 2021 9:42 pm

It’s certainly one of their lesser known songs compared to others though

Nah!

Creedence Clearwater Revival’s album Cosmo’s Factory had 4 singles on it -the better known “Up Around the Bend” and Run Through the Jungle” but also the excellent “Travellin’ Band” and “Long as I Can See the Light”